FAQ

Colville Connection FAQ’s

Please check below for answers to some of the more frequent questions you may have. If your answer is not supplied below then for all other registration related questions please email Nick.

Entry and Registration

What time is registration?

When do entries close?

Can I register for other people?

Do I need to bring my e-ticket to the event registration?

Event Base

What food and drink is available on event day?

Do I need to bring cash or will EFTPOS be available?

What time is prize giving?

Course Information

What are start times for each event?

Is there compulsory equipment?

Will there be mechanics on course?

What is at an aid station and where are they?

Travel & Accommodation

Where can I stay?

What facilities are available in Colville?

How long does it take to travel to Colville?

Entry and Registration

What time is registration?
TBC

When do entries close?
Online Entries will close on Thursday 7th April at 3:00pm. If you don’t make that finish line or a friend twists your arm to enter after the online entries close you can enter at the pre-event registration during the aforementioned times.

Can I register for other people?
That’s not a problem, you just need to know the names of the people you’re registering for.

Why do I need to attend the event registration, I’ve already registered online?
You will need to collect your goodie-bag, race number, timing transponder. This is also a great time for trouble shoot with the awesome and friendly staff.

Do I need to bring my e-ticket confirmation with me to the event registration?
No, you just need to remember you name but if you’d like to bring your paper trail that’s not a problem.

Event Base

What food and drink is available on event day?

EVENT DAY CATERING For 2016

There are no pre ordered meals. However the Colville School will be selling the following quality food at reasonable prices:

Quality barista made coffee and hot drinks

Cold drinks

Ice blocks

Sausage sizzle

Steak & onion sandwiches

Coffee will be available on Friday night at registration. All other food (and coffee) will be available from 10:30am on Saturday.

The Colville School receives all profits from food and drinks, so please support them.

Do I need to bring cash or will EFTPOS be available?
Some facilities will have EFTPOS available and others won’t. Network reception can be sporadic so it would pay to bring some cash.

What time is prize giving?
There will be one prize giving for all events at 3pm. All spot prizes will be given out during this prize giving. Minor spot prizes will be given out over the finish line.

Course Information

What are the start times for each event?

Event Start Times:

Mountain bike

Event

Participant Briefing

Start Time

72km

08.20am

08.30am

42km

09.20am

09.30am

21km

08.50am

09.00am

Marathon Run / Walk

Event

Participant Briefing

Start Time

Marathon 42km

09.35am

09.45am

Half Marathon 21km

09.05am

09.15am

10km and 5km

10.50am

11.00am

Is there compulsory equipment?
There isn’t compulsory equipment however we do require you to come to the event prepared to carry particular equipment should adverse weather conditions arrive. Please read the following Course Safety link here

Will there be mechanics on course?
There will be a mechanic at the event base on the morning of the event from 6:00 – 8:00am only. There will also be a mechanic stationed at Fletcher Bay to help you on the home leg if your steed is playing tricks on you.

What is at an aid station and where are they?
An aid station is a location on course where you can restock on fluids (and food depending on which station you’re at). GU (electrolyte) and water will be at every aid station. You will also find a basic first aid kit, Vaseline and sunscreen. All aid stations will be managed by an event marshal who will be your first point of assistance should you need it. Read more here.

Travel & Accommodation

Where can I stay?
You may choose to stay where you’d like however if you’re looking for accommodation options close to the event check out the accommodation page

What facilities are available in Colville?
Limited facilities are available in Colville however be sure to stop by the General Store for last minute supplies including petrol and the Green Snapper cafe for some awesome pre-event food, they will be open until 9pm on the Friday evening.

How long does it take to travel to Colville?
From Auckland it’s 194km however please allow 3 – 3.5 hours travel time and take your time on those windy Coromandel roads. For any further information have a look at our driving directions on the “Downloads and Driving Directions” page.